BRAKES & BRAKE REPAIR

At Cole's Garage Inc., we want our Akron customers to have the opportunity to feel comfortable in their vehicle. You can leave the repairs and services to our professionals, but please don't hesitate to ask us questions about why a service is needed or how it occurred. Give us a call at 330-724-2121, and we will be happy to speak with you. Here is some valuable information on brake issues and corrective services Cole's Garage Inc. offers.

Brake Pad & Shoe ReplacementBrake pad problems can usually be identified by squealing brakes. If your brake pads deteriorate completely, you'll hear a grinding metal-on-metal sound when braking, meaning that it's too late and you're ruining your rotors or drums! Those with knowledge of auto repair may be able to fix this at home, but you should always see an auto repair professional immediately if you have brake problems.

Resurface RotorsIn a disc brake system, rotors are attached to your vehicle's wheels. When the brake pads grip the rotor, they bring both the rotor and wheels to a stop. However, the friction causes grooves and cracks to appear over time. Resurfacing brings the rotor back to a "like-new" condition, reducing squealing and wobbling. Cole's Garage Inc. will give your rotors a thorough inspection and recommend your best course of action.

Caliper ReplacementThe brake caliper houses your brake pads and fits around the rotor like a clamp, pressing the pads against the rotor when you brake. A brake caliper problem could cause uneven braking, making your car slide forward when you brake. Uneven braking can also cause your vehicle to slide out of control in bad weather conditions, so contact Cole's Garage Inc. as soon as possible.

Brake HosesA brake hose is a tube carrying pressurized brake fluid from the master cylinder to the brakes. A crushed hose can cause a lagged or slow brake, and a leak in the hose can cause the brake, or the entire brake system, to fail. These don't need to be replaced often, but should be replaced at the first sign of cracking or wear.

Brake Fluid FlushesBrake fluid will absorb water from the air over time, causing the brake system to become less effective and the fluid to become corrosive, possibly damaging the system. It is important to perform a brake fluid flush regularly to ensure that your vehicle is using fresh fluid. Talk to our technicians at Cole's Garage Inc. about when it's time for a brake fluid flush.

Anti-Lock Brake SystemAnti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) ensure that the wheels don't stop rotating during braking, preventing the car from skidding and offering greater control. If your ABS light comes on, visit Cole's Garage Inc. where we will be happy to diagnose and fix the problem.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Great service and good price. Very nice and don't try to oversell or push anything you don't need.-Matthew S.

Usually work on my own vehicles but when something is out of my abilities it goes to Coles. Their hourly labor rate is very fair. Some people complain that they are expensive, part of the reason for that is they refuse to install cheap parts. They will only install OEM parts or other top quality branded parts, this adds to the cost of a repair a good bit but they stand behind their work so they can't be installing junk parts. They also wont do a halfass repair just to get a job. If you want someone to band aid your car or "just throw on brakes" this isn't your place. If you want to be treated well and have your vehicle fixed properly this is the place to go.-Micheal K.

My hubby had car trouble near Akron and came upon this shop. The problem was solved the next morning. Great service!!!-Fernella S.

I love this garage. I use to be against the idea of ever taking my car into a shop for repairs and just had friends do the work for me but the people at Cole's have restored my faith in auto repair shops. The water pump was replaced on my car a couple months ago and they also did a few minor things that I didn't even know needed done, for no extra charge. Unfortunately for me, the water pump that was installed was a faulty part and seized up on me while driving it the other day but I took it back into Cole's garage and Mark looked at it and told me that he could replace the pump again, this time for free, because it was still covered under the warranty. He wanted to make sure that I was completely taken care of. And on top of all that, he even offered to give me a ride back to my apartment on the other side of town. I had a friend pick me up anyway, but the fact that Mark was willing to drive me home made me happy enough. I don't know of any other shops that would do something like that. These guys have been around long enough to know what they are doing. They are a family, and they treat their customers like family. And I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of some work on their vehicle. -Anonymous